ADDICTION & RECOVERY SERVICES (ARS)
Thousands of individuals coping from addiction to alcohol and other forms of substance abuse and their family members have been helped since the WellLife Network (formerly PSCH-Pederson Krag) opened on Long Island in 1957.
The WellLife Network understands addiction as a progressive and pervasive disease that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. We provide person-centered treatment services to support individuals and/or their significant others on their path to recovery and wellness. We use clinical and medication supported modalities offered at a reasonable cost. At WellLife Network, we believe recovery is attainable, sustainable and maintainable.
Our Approach
The Addiction & Recovery Services (ARS) Department is dedicated to the prevention, education and treatment of substance use disorders. Our primary focus is arresting the symptoms of the disease of addiction/substance use disorder through treatment of all those affected by it, as well as the development of community awareness through education. Our outreach programs and services are developed in response to the changing needs of the community and are offered in three community-based locations: Wyandanch, Smithtown and Huntington. The programs are licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
Task Force on Integrated Projects-TFIP
TFIP is a school-based substance abuse program emphasizing prevention, intervention and education. One of the specialized programs available to students is an informative and comprehensive education series highlighting positive alternatives to drug use.
Individual, group and family counseling is available and encouraged. When other supports or outside services are necessary in supporting a student, our counselors help navigate those alternatives in a confidential and empathic manner.
Chemical Dependency Prevention
Chemical Dependency Prevention is a community-based education and prevention program using evidenced-based practices that may be provided through classroom education, workshops, group discussions and other events, including Naloxone training.
For a free consultation on how we can work with you in keeping your family working together, contact:
WellLife ARS Intake CenterTel: 631.920.8324
My name is Thomas and I'm an alcoholic and an addict. I am 46 years old and have struggled with alcohol and drugs my whole life. I've been in jail, institutions and I almost died.
I tried to get sober many times in the past. I always failed. In December of 2013 I got my second DWI (driving while intoxicated) in 6 months. I was handcuffed to a hospital bed and near death again. A rehab facility was suggested and I took it. I told the counselor that 28 days would not help me. I needed to do something different. I went away for 8 months.
They told me I was a man worthy of love and respect. I started working on me because that was the problem—me! I did all the work suggested to me, because I wanted to live and stop hurting people. After rehab, I became an outpatient at WellLife Network (formerly Pederson-Krag Center), and went to Alcoholics Anonymous. They told me I needed to continue to work on a daily basis. I pray to my higher power daily — I talk to other addicts, and it works for me! Thank you WellLife Network for helping me to live again.
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